Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

Last Updated on October 5, 2026 by Mr. B

This creamy, fruit filled Ambrosia Fruit Salad dessert includes maraschino cherries, mandarin oranges, pineapple, marshmallows and whipped cream.

Now some of you are probably saying “where’s the coconuts??” Traditional ambrosia fruit salad does contain coconuts. However, I like to make recipes that are personal family favorites and that we swear by. And since I’m not a coconut eater and my kids aren’t big fans either, I didn’t include that in this recipe. But it’s really easy to make it the “normal” way by adding 1 cup of sweetened shredded coconut if you prefer.

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Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe: How To Make Ambrosia Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad Recipe

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• ½ Cup Heavy Cream
• 1 TBSP Granulated Sugar
• ½ Cup Sour Cream
• 1 Cup Miniature Marshmallows
• 10.5 OZ Mandarin Oranges Drained
• 8 OZ Pineapple Chunks Drained
• 11 OZ Maraschino Cherries Drained

Method

 

1. Combine Cream and sugar in bowl and whip until it creams
2. Add sour cream and whip until it combines
3. Fold in marshmallows, oranges, pineapple and cherries. Optionally add nuts & / or coconut
4. Chill, covered with saran wrap
5. Serve in bowl